Scanning Black Tar Heroin; Disposing Of Used Test Sticks And Vials - Thermo Scientific TruNarc User Manual

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Using the Solution Kit (Type H)

Scanning Black Tar Heroin

Black tar heroin is as easy to scan as other sample materials, but it must be
prepared for the scan differently.
Prepare an ethanol vial and a test stick package according to the
1
instructions on
Cut off a piece of heroin approximately the size of the heroin scoop.
2
Crush the heroin with a clean tool, such as the side of a knife.
3
Put the crushed heroin into the ethanol vial, replace the cap on the vial,
4
and shake it a few times. When the ethanol solution is no longer clear,
follow the instructions in steps 2 to 5 of the general procedure for
scanning heroin (see

Disposing of Used Test Sticks and Vials

Dispose of used test sticks and ethanol vials according to your organization's
policies and procedures for the disposal of used equipment and supplies.
Do not try to re-use a test stick or an ethanol vial, even if you got an inconclusive
result. A used test stick will not give accurate results. Used test sticks and
ethanol vials may also be contaminated with drugs or substances that may
NOTE
reduce their effectiveness.
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